John Brown is the editor of theslowhome.com and the founder of the Slow Home Movement. He is a registered architect, real estate broker and Professor of Architecture at the University of Calgary.
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A Well-Balanced Process
Chapel Utrecht - Bed and Bath, Image © Cornbread Works
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Chapel Utrecht - Stair to Organ Loft, Image © Cornbread Works
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Zecc Architecten BNA were established on 1 January 2003 by Marnix and Rolf Bruggink. As of 1 January 2007 Rolf changed roles within the firm and became an Executive Board member, but is still involved on the design side as a consultant and architect.
We look beyond simply creating a good-looking building. Clear architectural vision is created with attention to subtle nuances. A good organisation of the programme is just as important as the client’s experiences within the end result. This not only applies to the building, which we create with the associated thematics, but is also exercised in our working process. Zecc Architecten consists of a professional team of 6 persons capable of creating such work.
Programme and technique are used to enable clear architectural expression. Technical aspects are executed in such a way that this expression is reinforced.
Detailing and use of materials play an important role in the development of our designs. We explore applications of new material and ensure for refined detailing within a contemporary context.
We employ sustainability in many areas of the practice: Flexibility of use, aesthetic sustainability and the possibility for landscaping plays an important role.
We remain in close consultation with the client throughout the process. We distinguish three categories to maintain with this relationship: programme, construction technique and aesthetics. We work closely with the client and construction team in order to see our vision met. By careful communication of our expertise and the possible use of consultants, a high-quality end product results.
We involve ourselves at every level of development. Wherever possible, we are involved from the urban development design up to and including the complete development which is necessary long-term for successful implementation and use.
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believe that our homes and neighborhoods should be healthy, vibrant places that uplift the spirit and gracefully fit our needs. We call for an end to poor construction, bad design, misleading marketing, unfair lending practices and environmental neglect in the housing industry. We acknowledge our collective responsibility to create Good, Close, Light places to live that leave a positive legacy for future generations.
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is an international movement devoted to bringing good design into real life. It takes its name from the slow food movement which arose as a reaction to the processed food industry. The sprawl of cookie cutter housing that surrounds us is like fast food - standardized, homogenous, and wasteful. It contributes to a too fast life that is bad for us, our cities, and the environment. In the same way that slow food raises awareness of the food we eat and how these choices affect our lives, Slow Home provides design focused information to empower each of us to take more control of our homes and improve the quality of where and how we live.
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